Our Song of the Day is a live recording from Cam Penner made back in 2012. He shares the true story behind the song which involves a 85 Ford Getaway Van and a state trooper.

Island Records resurrect their classic 60s pink label for The Rails, daughter and son-in-law of folk music legends Richard & Linda Thompson, footsteps they are highly likely to follow.

Leeds based Hunting Bears perform orchestral folk that balances finesse and power perfectly. Their new EP ‘Brother Sister’ is out now.

The Manchester folk foursome 4Sqaure provide our song of the Day with Lily of Barbary from their latest album. They are on tour now so try and catch them if you can.

King Creosote announces new album ‘From Scotland With Love’, his first album since his Mercury-nominated collaborative record with Jon Hopkins, Diamond Mine.

With Cara Dillon’s first new album in five years due out May 19th we have a nice double video bonus with an EPK interview exclusive to FRUK and also the promo for Shotgun Down The Avalanche.

Unfussy and honest in their approach to the music, Tumbling Bones are not looking to reinvent Americana’s old time roots…only the very best do it with the same verve and passion as these boys.

Sussex based Hatful Of Rain’s follow up to their 2011 release ‘Way Up On The Hill’ strikes for the heart and head and succeeds on both counts.

To be premiered at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 10th May: Will Lang’s ‘Canny at Neet, Bonny at Morn‘ celebrates the culture and heritage of the North-East through its folk songs.

Neil catches up with the progress of Mike Vass as he embarks on his project to re-create a sea journey around the Western Isles, the mirror of a journey taken by author Neil Gunn in 1937.

Our Song of the Day is from Edinburgh based Matt Norris & The Moon. Watch their new video for ‘The Anchor‘ and download their new single for free.

A Wake is the latest offering from Two Wings a beautiful album that proves that the venerable Glasgow music scene still has plenty of life and originality left in it.